8.7 out of 10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3

10.1 megapixels

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  • User Score (1628)
    8.9 8.9 from 1628 reviewers
  • Expert Score (38)
    8.3 8.3 from 38 reviewers
  • Design (7)
    8.1 8.1 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (21)
    8.5 8.5 from 21 reviewers
  • Features (94)
    8.3 8.3 from 94 reviewers
  • Ease of use (96)
    8.3 8.3 from 96 reviewers
  • Performance (106)
    8.1 8.1 from 106 reviewers
  • Picture quality (137)
    8.4 8.4 from 137 reviewers
  • Durability (4)
    7.4 7.4 from 4 reviewers
  • Reliability (22)
    8.3 8.3 from 22 reviewers
  • Overall quality (21)
    8.3 8.3 from 21 reviewers
  • Battery performance (13)
    8.5 8.5 from 13 reviewers
  • Display (103)
    9.1 9.1 from 103 reviewers
  • Video quality (10)
    9.3 9.3 from 10 reviewers
  • Functionality (2)
    7.9 7.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (103)
    8.2 8.2 from 103 reviewers
  • Equipment (5)
    9.5 9.5 from 5 reviewers
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Experts:
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7-8
(14)
5-6
(3)
3-4
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1-2
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Users:
9-10
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7-8
(264)
5-6
(74)
3-4
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1-2
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. DPexpert

    5 July 2009

    This is a very good camera. Indeed it is one of the best compacts, as it should be at the price. Panasonic seem to have dealt with the noise problem that has plagued their compacts in the past. Images are now clean and sharp, at least up to ISO200, and quite acceptable at ISO400. Highly recommended. Read more

    • The still image quality is outstanding, with excellent colour, sharp focus and effective image stabilisation. Even at the full, remarkable, 300mm extension images are ...
    • The price puts the camera up against some impressive entry level DSLRs, any one of which will produce better images, albeit without the benefit of portability and the ...

  2. goodgearguide.com.au

    review.goodgearguide.com.au
    22 September 2009

    The Panasonic TZ ('travel zoom') series of digital cameras will welcome the Lumix DMC-TZ7 in April. The Panasonic DMC-TZ7 has a 10.1-megapixel sensor and a 10-element LEICA DC 25mm lens. It will be a hybrid camera capable of taking 720p-resolution videos using the AVCHD Lite codec, and will feature a 12x optical zoom capable of reaching up to 300mm. Read more

    • 12x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation, useful autofocus tracking and face detection, clear and vibrant pictures, 720p video capture
    • No manual mode, awkwardly placed shutter button

  3. PhotoReview

    8.5/10
    26 June 2009

    Panasonic has long been a leader in the ultra-zoom category, largely because it has produced cameras that are genuinely pocketable but are also easy to use, feature-rich and offer good performance. Unfortunately, it's taken almost six months since we first experienced the Lumix DMC-TZ7 at Panasonic's Asian Region launch in Singapore for a review camera to become available. That's a pity because this camera has a lot to interest potential buyers. Read more

  4. The Age

    7 May 2009

    This 10.1-megapixel camera has a 25-300mm (film equivalent) Leica-branded, optically stabilised lens. The large (75mm) LCD screen is of decent resolution and useful even in sunlight. It takes face detection to a new level - it "recognises" people! Construction is good and all controls work well, although it is too easy to inadvertently move the mode selection dial. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: DAMO, CNET
    18 September 2009

    Bought this camera on ebay few weeks ago for $500. Best Camera i have ever owned. Everyone keeps saying how the mode buttons can move easy. There is nothing wrong with it, put it on what you want and it will stay there. Clicks in nice and firm. Read more

    • Zoom, LCD, Picture Quality, Wide Angle, HD Video

  2. MyShopping.com.au

    MyShopping.com.au
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: MyShopping.com.au
    14 August 2009

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    • Zoom features which are really good, excellent performer
    • Complete lack of manual controls

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The ZS3 / TZ7 is the worldâ.

  • Camera Type: Standard Point and Shoot
  • Resolution: 12.7 Megapixel
  • LCD Screen Size: 3 in.
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
  • Digital Zoom: 4x
  • Weight: 0.2 kg

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